Race History

In depth

Verdict

Charlie Swan and Paul Carberry look a tough combination to beat so Hareth should continue his progress and make a bold bid to gain his first victory over hurdles. He's done much better since meeting the quicker ground and was only headed on the run-in at Fairyhouse last time. ROISIN DUBH was just touched off by Hospital here last month and the winner has scored again. Philip Byrne's charge has since run an excellent race on the Flat and can finally lose his maiden tag over timber. He's Our Man, who was a close fourth in that race won by Hospital, is on the short-list along with Go Paddy Go, who ran yet another good race despite his weight rise when a close third at the Punchestown Festival. Hurricane Sky has also shown enough potential to get involved.

Indian Outlook (IRE) 8-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, slight mistake 2nd, not fluent 6 out and reminders, 7th approaching 4 out, soon no extra and pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Playing (10-13) at Cork 2m 4f hcp chs 0-130 hvy in Jan, 11 ran.

Long House Saint (IRE) 14-1 (11-7) Mid-division early, closer order to track leaders from after 4 out, challenged when not fluent next, soon no impression in 4th and kept on one pace, 4th of 24, 11l behind Shield (11-12) at Cork 2m mdn hdl.